An effective quality agreement icommunicates the responsibilities of each party in a clear, concise manner, allowing the reader to quickly and accurately determine to whom a specific responsibility is assigned.

Patients are quick to complain when a medical ointment stings after application. But there may be another reason that they might be dissatisfied with the way an ointment behaves when it is too thick. By Bob McGregor, General Manager, Brookfield Engineering

Improving manufacturing process efficiencies is a continuous endeavor in the life sciences industry. In today’s fiercely competitive markets, it has become necessary to regularly evaluate cost position to increase profitability and customer satisfaction. By Christine Banaszek, Charles Ross & Son Company

Several recent trends in capsule filling offer pharmaceutical manufacturers the possibility of doing more than just filling capsules. New developments in capsule filling technology can improve efficiencies as well as yields. The latest machines have on-board diagnostics and the ability to perform corrective actions during processing that directly address QbD principles, while increasing production efficiency.

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